Allison Yanos
Assistant Librarian, Director of Library Systems

B.A., Theology, University of Notre Dame
M.L.S., Library Science, Indiana University
Experience
Allison started working at the Baylor University Libraries in 2006 as a Catalog Librarian. In January 2024, she began as Director for Library Systems, transitioning from her long-standing service as the Database Management & Systems Librarian. In her role, Allison oversees the implementation and operation of Alma/Primo, databases, and other digital systems developed and used by the Libraries. In addition to her service with the Baylor Libraries, Allison worked in the libraries at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI), and the University of Notre Dame.
Memberships & Publications
- Evans, B., Snow, K., Liss, J., Shoemaker, B., Yanos, A., Rathbun-Grubb, S., & McCourry, M. (2018, Oct.) Competencies Through Community Engagement: Developing the Core Competencies for Cataloging and Metadata Professional Librarians. Library Resources and Technical Services, 62 (4), 188-198.
- Yanos, A., & Evans, B. (2014, February). Implementing RDA in a time of upheaval. Presentation at the "Is RDA on Your RaDAr?": an AMIGOS Online Conference.
- Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, member and former chair of various interest groups.
- Baylor Honor Council Member, 2014-present.
- Baylor University Chapter (Zeta of Texas) of Phi Beta Kappa, Initiation Committee Member, 2015-present.